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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1924

Page

8

Plattsmouth Listens In On Democratic Convention

Plattsmouth residents with radios heard live coverage of the New York Democratic convention from the hall. At Werrich Hadraba drug store, a large screen broadcast detailed proceedings. Senator Harrison announced Montana’s Thomas J Walsh as permanent chairman amid a warm ovation, while the crowd praised the senator for exposing government corruption.

Plattemouth New York Hall Listherim Werrich & Hadraba Wesrich Harrison Thomas J. Walsh Montana

Improvements Underway on Main Street Building

The building owned by Attorney D. Inver between Fifth and Fourth streets on Main is undergoing extensive overhaul and cleanup to become a top city building. Duver plans remodeling of the upper floors to create premier office space. The Morgan Sweet Shop on the lower floor will get a modern new front to enhance the business district.

Wennesiay’s Daily D. ©. Inver Fifth Fourth Street Main Duver Morgan Sweet Shop

Christian Church Convention Draws Delegates to Elmwood

The Cass County Christian Church association met all day in Elmwood with delegates from Weeping Water Plattsmouth Elmwood Louisville Greenwood Avoca Manley and Murray. Sessions featured sermons on The Power of the Gospel Good Citizenship Young People's Work and Evangelism with L C Oberlie delivering the main address and Cyrus Livingston named president.

Cass County Christian Church Association Elmwood Hay Elmwood Church Cryus Livingston W. E. Going Louisville Ray Bradler Weeping Water Walter R. Rovb Plattsmouth Goings L. C. Oberlie Cyrus Livingston Lewis Laune Greenwood J. B. Goodridge

Public Property Damage From Flood Hits City Parks

The city park board reports heavy flood damage to public property including the ball park fencing and triangle park plots. Limited funds cover minor repairs while substantial replacement requires external funding. Repairs at the ball park and avenue plots will start before July 4, and trash receptacles will be installed in Garfield and Washington parks for visitors.

City Park Board Ball Park Park Board Avenues Garfield Washington Parks

Golfers From Plattsmouth Travel To Auburn Tournament

A Plattsmouth group including George O. Dovey A W Cloidt J W Holmes Ed Fricke and Dr R P Westover drove to Auburn for the southeastern Nebraska golf tournament qualifying rounds were held yesterday and today with finals scheduled for next Sunday.

Auburn Plattsmouth Nebraska George O. Dovey A. W. Cloidt J. W. Holmes Ed Fricke R. P. Westover Nemaha

Plattsmouth Defeats Murdock 16 to 0 in One-Sided Game

Plattsmouth baseball club routed Murdock 16 to 0 as Mur dock errors doomed their effort. Joe McCarty pitched well for Plattsmouth and Lacey McDonald stood out for the visitors in a decisive county showdown.

Murdock Plattsmouth Aggregation Murdock Baseball Boys Platte Plattsmouth Lacey McDonald Joe McCarty

Burglary At Manley Pool Hall Reported

Sometime after closing on Saturday the Manley pool hall operated by Richard Pickard was broken into. Robbers entered by removing a rear window glass and stole about $12, 3000 Camel cigarettes, and cash from a broken pinball machine. Sheriff Stewart and County Attorney Capwell investigated but left with no suspects.

Manley Richard Pickard FE. P. Stewart J. A. Capwell Pickard

Bates Book Store Fireworks Ad and Local Notices

The notice mentions Bates Book Store offering fireworks and firecrackers and advertises a contact Mrs Irene Bengen with a Murray telephone. It also notes Mrs Ione Dovey Betts leaving for North Platte Nebraska to visit her brother Dr E G Dovey and family and John H Palacek traveling via Burlington to Omaha for business.

Ione Dovey Betts North Platte Nebraska Dr. E. G. Dovey John H. Palacek Burlington Omaha

Passing of Rev. Taylor Kelsey Surface at York

Reverend Taylor Kelsey Surface born March 11 1862 at Thurman Nebraska died June 7 1924 at home in York Nebraska age 62 years 2 months 27 days. Funeral at York United Brethren church June 11 conducted by Rev A P Vannice with ministers as pallbearers. He served 40 years in ministry and held the longest service record in the Nebraska conference. He is survived by wife Ada Pletcher and ten children including Lava L Myers Lyman J Surface Forrest C Surface Vera B Hutchison Eldon D Surface Arthur L Surface Merrill W Surface and Marcella M Surface.

Taylor Kelsey Surface Jacob and Mary Surface Thurman Town East Sun Street York Nebraska Ada . Pletcher Ralph Wayne Lava L. Myers Lyman J. Surface Norfolk Forrest C. Surface Silver Creek Vera B. Ritchison Central City Eldon D. Surface Duluth Minnesota Arthurl. Surface New York City Merrill W. Surface Marcella M. Surface York United Brethren Church A. P. Vannice U. S Jesus Christ Jesus Savior Dean Charles H. Amidon Amadon Wimmer Earl Caldwell P. H. Schell G. T. Lavery Iowa J. W. Hutchison F. C. Surface L. J. Surface Thomas McQuinn E. A. Fletcher Union Nebr Surface Elba Neely

Stumps Cleared From Washington Sewer Lines

City officials report stumps lodged in the Washington avenue sewer have been removed. Street Commissioner Jess Elliott oversaw sawing the logs into pieces and flushing them out where possible. Inspectors and citizens found the interior now free of debris.

Washington Avenue Street Department Jess Elliott

Dean's Ointment Ad for Eczema Relief

An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin itching. It promises relief and lists a price of 60 cents per box.

Dean

Cream Purchase Ad by Harding Cream Co

An advertisement by George W. Olson of Plattsmouth Nebraska promotes purchasing cream for Harding Cream Co. The listing provides Olson’s address 142 South 6th Street and phone number 195 as contact details.

Harding Cream Co George W. Olson 6Th St Plattsmouth Neb D&w

Taggart Breaks Away In Backing Ralston

New York June 23 Hoosier delegates push Senator Ralston of Indiana into the presidential race. Fred Van Nuys to nominate a 6 senator and Indiana to cast 20 votes for Ralston from then on. The move surprised many and split Indiana New York alliance as Taggart wavers in formal nomination.

New York Hoosier Ralston Indiana Fred van Nuys Fromer United States Wuanny Thomas Taggart Taggart Tageart New

Bohemian Sluggers Dominate St Adalbert Club 10 to 1

The Bohemian Sluggers defeated the St Adalbert Athletic club from South Omaha 10 to 1 at the old ball park on Chicago Avenue. Louie Suboda and Frank Wooster pitched for the locals with Bob Krejci catching, and the visitors never threatened as the local defense held firm throughout.

Mounday Daly St. Adalbert Atheletic Club South Omaha Ball Park Chicago Avenue Louie Suboda Frank Wooster Bob" Krejci

Probst Family Trip Delayed by Garage Accident

Robert L. Probst planned a trip with his daughter Miss Roberta and grandchildren Florence and Robert to Mitchell, South Dakota. He slipped on an oily garage floor and his right arm struck a protruding bolt, causing a deep laceration that required a surgeon and postponed the journey.

Robert L. Probst Miss Roberta Florence Robert Probst Mitchell South Dakota Mr. Probst

Nehawka area couple visits county seat for business

Joseph Shrader and his wife from near Nehawka spent a few hours in the county seat handling business matters and visiting friends.

Joseph Shrader Nehawka

Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil promoted for emergencies

An advertisement notes accidents occur and urges keeping Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for emergencies with two sizes 0c and 1c available at all stores.

Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil

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